Work begins on Peterborough Station Quarter project
The £50 million redevelopment aims to transform the area and boost the city’s connectivity
Preliminary works have officially started on the £50 million Station Quarter project in Peterborough, marking the beginning of a major redevelopment aimed at creating a modern gateway to the city.
This week, workers began preparing the site known as City Link at Queensgate Roundabout, carrying out vegetation clearance, surveys, and site preparation. These initial steps are crucial in ensuring smooth progress for the main construction work, which is set to begin early next year.
The broader redevelopment of the Station Quarter includes significant improvements to facilitate better connections between the station and the city, aiming to benefit passengers, pedestrians, and local businesses alike.
Among the project’s key objectives are:
- Revamping the station environment with upgraded passenger facilities
- Building a new station entrance on the west side and renovating the existing building on the east
- Creating improved public spaces that are safer and more accessible
- Establishing a new multi-storey car park
- Enhancing transport links, including walking and cycling routes as well as bus integration
- Unlocking land for potential development, including up to 700 homes and creating approximately 4,000 new jobs
Councillor Shabina Qayyum, leader of Peterborough City Council, highlighted the long-anticipated nature of the project. “It’s exciting to see a start on site for the Station Quarter project. It’s long been talked about and we’re now seeing changes happening on the ground,” she said.
The redevelopment is the result of collaboration between Peterborough City Council, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, Network Rail, and LNER, alongside funding from the UK Government.
Councillor Mohammed Farooq, Cabinet Member for Growth and Regeneration, underlined the importance of the initial works, saying, “It’s great to see a start on such an important project for our city’s growth and regeneration. Whilst some of the work is not visible, I'd like to reassure the public that progress is still being made.”
Andrew Pakes, MP for Peterborough, spoke of the years of effort that led to this point. “This project is a testament to what we can achieve when Peterborough comes together, opening up new opportunities and improving spaces for everyone who lives, works, and visits here,” he said, thanking those involved, including the Government for approving the funding.
Paul Bristow, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, added, “This work will have enormous benefits for Peterborough, making it more attractive for residents and visitors and supporting the growing economy by unlocking jobs and housing and improving connectivity.”
Main construction works for City Link are expected to begin in early 2026, marking another milestone in transforming Peterborough Station Quarter.